Course Title: Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: MANU5910C
Course Title: Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4219 - Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
Course Contact : Barbara Kuczuk
Course Contact Phone: 9925 9145
Course Contact Email:barbara.kuczukOn successful completion of this course you will have developed and applie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Henry Orlinski
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge to interpret and apply calculations and specifications within a textile manufacturing environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
LMTTX4001A Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications |
Element: |
1. Obtain and interpret textile specifications 2. Perform textile calculations 3. Complete records |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Features of systems used to document specifications and techniques for converting specifications across systems, are identified |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Blended learning consisting of classroom activties and practical workshops
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 Course Introduction. Quality concepts. What is Quality? Why do we need quality in relation to testing? Video.
Textile Awareness Quiz.Quality perception,customer expectations
Week 2 Introduction to Science in Textiles. The understanding of how textile science enables to “engineer” fibre, yarn and fabric performance for a particular application
Week 3 Introduction to Australian and International standards. Library resources- access on line
Week 4 Care Labelling and Testing Guidelines. Primary and secondary label, flammability
Week 5 Properties of fibre/ yarns in relation to end use requirements. Evaluating comfort. Physical properties of textiles in relation to comfort. Moisture regain activity/calculation
Week 6 Laboratory Equipment, Introduction to Fabric Testing. OH&S, Good laboratory practices. Testing procedures. Conduct Fabric Identification (Burn test). An overview of how to write test reports Practical Exercise 10%
Week 7 Prepare Fabrics for testing ( students to choose fabrics and nominate possible testing appropriate for end use) Practical Exercise 10%
Week 8 Conduct Colourfastness tests. Overview of Fabrics Durability requirements (abrasion, pilling) Practical Exercise 10%
Week 9 Conduct Dimensional Stability test. Practical Exercise 10%
Week 10 Textile production impact on the environment. Recourse use. Waste- types of waste.
Week 11 Testing
Week 12 Testing
Week 13 Holistic Oral Presentation
Week 14 Testing & work on Assessment Task
Week 15 Student assessment week Submission Of Written Report on Tests Conducted 25%
Week 16 Teacher Assessment feedback
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Students will study experimental textiles in tutorials, practical experimentation and through prescribed exercises and assessment work.
Assessment Tasks
1. Quiz 15% (Individual)
2. Testing of Fabrics 30%
3. Written Report 30%
4. Holistic Oral Presentation 25%
Assessment Matrix
Elements Quiz Testing of Fabric (Demonstration) Written Report Oral Presentation
1. Obtain and interpret textile specifications • • •
2. Perform textile calculations • • • •
3. Complete records
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